Printed dictionaries and other books with definitions for Dilutant

Mechanical device that produces COLLOIDs by grinding, often in the presence of
an inert dilutant which reduces the probability of aggregation. See also
ELECTRODISPERSION. colorimeter. See SPECTROPHOTOMETER. Colour
Index.

dilutant, < L. dilatan(t s, ppr. of dilalarc, dilate: see dilate, v.] , a. Dilating;
relating to dilatancy, or to a substance possessing this property. The most striking
evidence of dilatancy is obtained from the fact that, since dilatant material cannot
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If the eyelids are glued together on waking up do not forcibly open them, but
apply saliva with the finger ; it is the speediest dilutant In the world ; then wash
your eyes and face in warm water. EYESIGHT, TO PROLONG THE USE OF.—
Sooner ...